Seaford Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Seaford’s crime rate in January 2025 (3.5 per 1,000 residents) remains 50.7% below the UK average, reflecting the area’s consistent position as one of the safer built-up areas in England. The month’s most frequent crimes were violence and sexual offences (29 incidents, 34.9% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (10 incidents, 12.1%) and public order offences (9 incidents, 10.8%). These figures align with Seaford’s character as a coastal town with a mix of residential and commercial areas, where violence and anti-social behaviour are more likely to occur in public spaces than in isolated rural settings. Seasonal factors also played a role: January’s post-holiday period, shorter daylight hours, and reduced retail footfall likely contributed to lower shoplifting rates (down 33.3%) and overall outdoor crime. However, the area’s proximity to Lewes and its role as a commuter hub may explain the persistent presence of property crimes, which accounted for 32.5% of total incidents (27 out of 83). The UK average for property crimes is 3.4 per 1,000, but Seaford’s rate (1.1 per 1,000) remains 67% below, suggesting effective local policing or community engagement strategies. Despite the 2.2% month-on-month decline, the overall crime profile shows no dramatic shifts, indicating a stable environment where crime remains low and predictable.

January 2025 saw sharp increases in burglary (+300%), public order offences (+200%), and other crime (+400%), though these categories remain below UK averages. Violent crimes, the most common category (34.9% of total), were 52% below the UK average at 1.2 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour (12.1% of total) also lagged the UK average by 59%, despite a 200% month-on-month rise. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 33.3% (from 9 to 6 incidents), and drug-related crimes dropped by 50% (from 2 to 1). 'other crime' — which includes unclassified incidents — surged by 400%, though this category remains 11% above the UK average. These fluctuations suggest localized factors, such as seasonal patterns or changes in policing focus, may have influenced reporting.

Seaford's crime rate in January 2025 (3.5 per 1,000) represents a 2.2% decrease from the previous month's 3.6 per 1,000, continuing a trend of declining rates. This monthly drop aligns with the area’s generally low crime profile compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, 3 crimes were reported over January’s 31 days, a figure that translates to roughly one crime for every 287 residents across the month. This monthly exposure metric provides context for residents: over the course of January, the likelihood of a resident encountering a crime was approximately 0.35% (1 in 287). When scaled to Seaford’s population of 23,857, this suggests a relatively stable environment. drop does not necessarily indicate a sudden shift but rather a continuation of the area’s long-term trend of maintaining crime rates well below national averages.